Before Reading
Preview the Selection
Preview act 1 of Macbeth, including the Prereading information on pages 374–375, the list of characters, the artwork within the selection, and the questions on page 394. Begin to picture what may happen in the selection.
During Reading
Create Mind Pictures
1. Listen to scene 1; then read it through on your own. Remember that stage directions tell you how something should be portrayed on stage. They will help you create mind pictures as you read. What do you see and hear? What is the mood of this scene?
2. Continue listening to or reading the selection on your own. Keep making mind pictures as you listen.
Fix-Up Idea: Unlock Difficult Words
Before reading the selection, preview Words for Everyday Use. Read each word, definition, and contextual sentence carefully. Write your own contextual sentence for each word. Then preview the footnotes. Read each word or phrase and its explanation carefully. As you read, refer back to the footnotes to refresh your understanding of the words. Use context clues to determine the meanings of any other unfamiliar words. If you cannot understand the words using context clues, consult a dictionary.
After Reading
Summarize Mind Pictures
Jot down some notes about the mind pictures you created while reading. Compare your mind pictures with those of a partner.